urethritis
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the urethra: Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. This condition typically results in painful or difficult urination.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with urethritis after reporting a burning sensation during urination.
- Gonorrhea is a common cause of infectious urethritis.
- Symptoms of urethritis can include discharge and frequent urges to urinate.
Advanced Usage
- "Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)": A specific type of urethritis not caused by the gonorrhea bacteria.
- Chlamydia is a frequent cause of non-gonococcal urethritis.
Variants and Related Words
- Urethral (adj): Pertaining to the urethra.
- The doctor performed a urethral swab for testing.
Synonyms
- Urethral inflammation: A descriptive synonym for the condition.
- Urethral syndrome: A related term sometimes used for symptoms of urethritis without a proven infection.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to a medical condition. It is almost exclusively used in clinical, medical, or health education contexts. The primary consequence, as noted in the definition, is painful urination (dysuria).
Noun
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inflammation of the urethra; results in painful urination
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